Friday, February 21, 2014

Fire and ice, the winter constant

We've had snow, we've had monster wind, and now we have sun and calm. Terrific since Heather flies in tomorrow. We've put our order in for perfect weather while she's here. Fingers crossed.

We went skiing (downhill) the other day and this giant group of elk were just off the highway.. There were  many more out of frame - probably 200 in total. They were still there when we came back later in the afternoon. Crazy - what were they doing?

The monster wind caused enormous snow drifts all over Star Mt. including our driveway. Our neighbor valiantly attempted to clear our driveway with some extra entertainment getting his truck stuck. Lots of effort (Mark helped) later got things clear. Thanks Pete!
 Most of us who have been here for some portion of winter the last few years would say this has been a pretty rigorous one. Not done yet... Glad we still have enormous amounts of firewood from the woods cleanup 2 years ago. And thanks master fire maker Mark!

We are officially on baby watch. Baby #2 is due in less than a month (well,a month minus a day) still it counts. After Heather's visit, we have Paul and family coming for spring skiing, but I will break away to fly to Tiffany's in Virginia for the final baby countdown. Now no one knows when Miss Baby #2 will decide, (yes, it's a girl) to arrive, that's the scramble.




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